CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 16, 2011

Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
Injuries
The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12045

Product Information

Product Name
KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes
Product Type
Shoes
Number of Units
About 45,000
Imported By
Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 365-4933
Website www.collectivebrands.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.com